Technology & Innovation: Page 9

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    Packaging innovations: Aldi wine bottles flatten out, Baileys bottles lighten up

    Plus, Atlantic Packaging brings fiber zip ties to North America; Seaman Paper launches stretchable fiber pallet wrap; and PulPac’s partnership results in a fiber coffee cup lid.

    By • March 22, 2024
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    From Coke to Hershey, CPGs search for their sweet spot in pack size

    Consumers are increasingly interested in smaller portion sizes, as well as value-priced multipacks, for their snacks and soda. These changing sizes can have implications from production to recycling.  

    By Shefali Kapadia • March 18, 2024
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    Packaging innovations: DS Smith’s fiber fish carrier, Monterey Mushrooms’ color change

    Plus, Chlorophyll Water ramps up its recycled content; Pregis flexes its fiber muscle; and Eco-Products combats composting contamination.

    By • March 15, 2024
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    Califia Farms rolls out 100% rPET bottles in North America

    The plant-based beverages brand is still seeking recycled content solutions for caps and sleeve labels. The company estimates packaging lightweighting from 2019 to 2023 avoided 4 million pounds of plastic production.

    By • Feb. 29, 2024
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    Packaging innovations: Tesco takes on tubeless foil, Atlantic bones up can carriers

    Plus, packaging launches and changes to Genesee Brewery’s ring carriers, CCL Label’s floating label, Cleancult’s laundry detergent and American Packaging Corp.’s flexible packaging for frozen foods.

    By • Feb. 29, 2024
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    Digimarc shifts packaging watermarking strategy to reach producer responsibility organizations

    The company sees EPR laws in U.S. states as a possible catalyst for expansion of its recycling technology. It's now seeking contracts with various types of central buyers that could manage a program at scale.

    By • Feb. 28, 2024
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    What’s old is new: Food and beverage brands put a modern spin on retro packaging

    Consumer-facing companies are tapping into buyers’ emotions as they redesign logos and packaging.

    By Shefali Kapadia • Feb. 27, 2024
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    Packaging innovations: Angel Soft gets baby fever, Juicy Juice pumps up its playfulness

    Plus, packaging refreshes and new launches from Crystal Light, Chanel, O-I Glass, ProAmpac, Berries Paradise, Sway and IPG.

    By • Feb. 16, 2024
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    Arglass envisions ‘maximum flexibility’ Georgia production site

    The U.S. packaging manufacturer says a forthcoming furnace could make 350 million glass containers per year. The ability for smaller production runs could make it resilient to market trends and more approachable for customers.

    By • Feb. 15, 2024
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    Berry invests in stretch film circularity at new innovation and training center

    “State-of-the-art” technology at the center will measure stretch film properties and behaviors, including tensile strength and force-to-load ratio.

    By • Feb. 14, 2024
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    Limited-edition Valentine’s Day packaging still captures hearts — and significant sales

    From intricate handmade designs to large-scale productions with characters such as Snoopy, packaging for chocolates and confections on Feb. 14 has come a long a way.

    By Barbara Hesselgrave • Feb. 14, 2024
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    Colgate-Palmolive faces lawsuit over ‘misleading’ recyclable toothpaste tube claims

    A judge denied the CPG company’s request to throw out a lawsuit that consumers filed a year and a half after Colgate introduced a monomaterial HDPE tube. The product’s recyclability has been hotly debated.

    By • Feb. 8, 2024
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    SPC overhauls sustainable packaging development guide

    Sustainable packaging involves more than just recyclability, according to the Sustainable Packaging Coalition’s new definition of the term. It also should consider elements like end markets and ease of opening.

    By • Feb. 6, 2024
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    From Apple to plastic-free living: Blue Lake Packaging founder describes business pivot

    CEO Ying Liu describes how Blue Lake Packaging aims to expand market reach and product offerings in 2024, noting that “packaging itself can be a product” instead of simply protecting products.

    By • Feb. 5, 2024
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    Packaging innovations: Capri-Sun’s stronger straw, Ocean Spray’s ‘wildly uncommon’ rebrand

    Plus, SEE swaps out EPS for compostable, bio-based resin, and Cascades' fiber produce basket presents an alternative to hard-to-recycle materials.

    By • Feb. 1, 2024
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    Paperboard Packaging Council’s new leader talks importance of listening, representation

    PPC promoted Emily Leonczyk to executive director and vice president. She plans for “feet-on-the-ground” engagement during a series of facility visits to better understand members’ changing needs.

    By • Jan. 29, 2024
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    Packaging innovations: Loop Industries and Bormioli Pharma get bottled up, Notpla’s seaweed spoon

    Plus, Smurfit Kappa aims to bee the change, Ahlstrom releases a compostable coffee pod lid and Winpak helps Hiland Dairy rebrand.

    By • Jan. 26, 2024
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    The packaging industry outlook for 2024

    Packaging Dive takes a closer look at what’s in store for policymaking, producer responsibility, plastics and more.

    By Packaging Dive Staff • Jan. 23, 2024
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    Packaging innovations: AmerCareRoyal straw gets clear, Bogle wine goes metal, Pomì turns red

    Plus, Rion Aesthetics launches refillable cosmetics packaging while Crown Therapeutics’ Sarna lotions, Genpak’s Harvest Fiber and Melitta’s filter packaging get refreshed.

    By • Jan. 22, 2024
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    Packaging innovations: Tropicana’s AI marketing move, Upfield transforms its tubs to fiber

    Other announcements include Accredo and Fresh-Lock standing up a 50% PCR pouch, and Heidelberg Materials cementing change in its bag design.

    By • Jan. 12, 2024
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    Packaging innovations: Tesco’s tissue pivots to paper, new Snickers snack has single substrate wrapper

    Plus, Lemon Perfect levels up its flavored water bottles to stand out on shelves.

    By • Jan. 5, 2024
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    Packaging innovations: Südpack gets fishy, Kellanova trims plastic

    Plus, Redsmith Distillery feels blue over recycled glass and Tipa blows the lid off of compostable coffee pods.

    By • Dec. 22, 2023
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    Packaging’s holiday connection

    Packaging is in the spotlight around the holidays, as consumers seek more sustainable gift wrap alternatives and companies aim to lessen waste while maintaining surprise for e-commerce shipments.

    By Packaging Dive Staff • Dec. 22, 2023
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    Digital inkjet printing’s transformation of the packaging industry

    The technology’s uptake is expected to accelerate. Current use cases include customization to connect with consumers, and future advancements focus on AI and scannable codes. Learn more in our three-part series.

    By • Dec. 20, 2023
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    Deep Dive

    Customization, AI and scannable codes seen as future opportunities for digital printing

    As the technology’s capabilities broaden, converters are “thinking in completely different ways” about packaging production and predicting it will capture some of analog printing's market share.

    By • Dec. 20, 2023